THEME I - The Enlightenment. We turn our attention back to the emerging domination of Europe and examine the revolution in IDEAS known as the ENLIGHTENMENT...By the mid-18th century, new ideas about human society and government were sweeping across Europe. This intellectual movement gave birth to revolutionary ideas like democracy and individual rights. Let's take a look at some of these key ideas.
Assignment to get things started:
Read about the European Enlightenment (pgs. 195-200) and take detailed notes using the CORNELL note-taking strategy.
The Philosphes' Key Ideas: Let's discuss what these ideas really mean?
to get a first-hand account of the new way of thinking.Use APPARTS. Have this completed as a DOC. Due date: TBA in class or on the wiki. Note that Document 1 HAS BEEN ADDRESSED ALREADY SO DO ONLY 2,3 AND 4.
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Enlightened Thinkers
With your partner, you will be allocated one of the key thinkers below. Create an A3 sized poster (if possible. If not, create an A4 sized page) based on the template below highlighting this key figure's contributions to the Enlightenment. (You have 30 minutes to complete and be ready to share)
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You may use your textbook and the internet to complete this task. Be ready to share your Enlightened Thinker with the class. Make sure that you cite your sources using MLA format (you can put this on the bottom of the poster or on a separate page). This group project will be worth 15 project points.
Voltaire
Adam Smith
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Denis Diderot
Emilie du Chatelet
Mary Wollstonecraft
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Cesare Bonesana Beccaria
Thomas Paine
Jonathan Swift
Presenting Enlightened Figures
As each group presents their enlightened figure, write down the key quote and how each figure's contributions are influential today.
Enlightened Figure
Key Quote
Figure's influence on the modern world
Mary Wollstonecraft
"...the neglected education of my fellow creatures is the grand source of the misery"
As a proponent of feminine rights, she formed the foundation of women's rights to education.
Homework:
1) Read 'The Enlightenment Spreads' pgs 202-205. Take detailed notes using CORNELL. While many monarchs were resistant to this change in thinking, some embraced it and wanted to be known as 'enlightened'. As such they have been referred to as 'Enlightened despots.' Make sure you really look at the 3 examples on pages 204-205 (Frederick the Great, Joseph II, and Catherine the Great).
When and where did they rule and what were their accomplishments?
How did they reflect the new Enlightenment ideals?
2) In your summary, using what you have learned about the Enlightenment, answer the following question:
What are some of the ways that western culture changed in response to Enlightenment ideas? Be sure to mention the baroque, neoclassical, and classical styles.
3) Think about People TODAY who you would consider to be an ENLIGHTENED thinker. Research what they have done - justify your choice in a paragraph. Hand in a HARD COPY OF #3.
THEME I - The Enlightenment. We turn our attention back to the emerging domination of Europe and examine the revolution in IDEAS known as the ENLIGHTENMENT...By the mid-18th century, new ideas about human society and government were sweeping across Europe. This intellectual movement gave birth to revolutionary ideas like democracy and individual rights. Let's take a look at some of these key ideas.
Assignment to get things started:
Read about the European Enlightenment (pgs. 195-200) and take detailed notes using the CORNELL note-taking strategy.
The Philosphes' Key Ideas: Let's discuss what these ideas really mean?
1. Reason
2. Nature
3. Happiness
4. Progress
5. Liberty
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Skill-Building: Document Analysis using AP PARTS (on home page if needed again) This should be completed using Google Docs as per format needed.
*Examine the Primary Sources in the
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Enlightened Thinkers
With your partner, you will be allocated one of the key thinkers below. Create an A3 sized poster (if possible. If not, create an A4 sized page) based on the template below highlighting this key figure's contributions to the Enlightenment. (You have 30 minutes to complete and be ready to share)
You may use your textbook and the internet to complete this task. Be ready to share your Enlightened Thinker with the class. Make sure that you cite your sources using MLA format (you can put this on the bottom of the poster or on a separate page). This group project will be worth 15 project points.
Presenting Enlightened Figures
As each group presents their enlightened figure, write down the key quote and how each figure's contributions are influential today.Homework:
1) Read 'The Enlightenment Spreads' pgs 202-205. Take detailed notes using CORNELL. While many monarchs were resistant to this change in thinking, some embraced it and wanted to be known as 'enlightened'. As such they have been referred to as 'Enlightened despots.' Make sure you really look at the 3 examples on pages 204-205 (Frederick the Great, Joseph II, and Catherine the Great).
When and where did they rule and what were their accomplishments?
How did they reflect the new Enlightenment ideals?
2) In your summary, using what you have learned about the Enlightenment, answer the following question:
What are some of the ways that western culture changed in response to Enlightenment ideas? Be sure to mention the baroque, neoclassical, and classical styles.
3) Think about People TODAY who you would consider to be an ENLIGHTENED thinker. Research what they have done - justify your choice in a paragraph. Hand in a HARD COPY OF #3.